CNC HAAS Setup and Operator

Take Your Machining Career to the Next Level! Are you an autonomous, highly skilled CNC Setup Machinist who takes pride in precision work? Join a leading metal fabrication team in Largo, FL! We are seeking a top-tier CNC HAAS Setup Person / Operator to lead machine setups, optimize cycle times, and drive precision production in a high-mix shop environment. Enjoy 1st shift hours, steady schedule stability, competitive direct-hire compensation, and the opportunity to work on complex, high-precision projects. Why Apply? Great Hours: 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday). Direct‑Hire Opportunity: Secure a permanent position with a growing industry leader. High-Precision Work: Setup and run complex parts holding tight tolerances down to ±.0005". Key Responsibilities Machine Setup: Perform full, independent setups on CNC vertical mills (HAAS) and lathes, setting workholding, custom fixturing, tooling, tool offsets, and zero reference points. Controller Editing: Review G/M-code and manually perform on-the-fly edits at HAAS/Fanuc control interfaces to optimize cycle times and prevent tool wear. Precision & Quality: Machine components to tight tolerances across aluminum, stainless steel, and specialty alloys. Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and optical comparators. Tooling & Fixturing: Build, modify, and adjust custom shop tooling and fixtures to support complex geometries. Team Leadership: Partner with CNC Programmers/Engineers and mentor machine operators on safety, part loading, and inspection techniques. Qualifications Experience: 5+ years of setup experience on vertical CNC mills, specializing in HAAS controls and 4th-axis rotational milling. Technical Skills: Advanced ability to read blueprints and GD&T. Proficient in reading and manually editing G/M-code at the controller. Tool Room Expertise: Familiarity with manual shop equipment (mills, surface grinders) for custom fixture fabrication. Quality Standards: Background working under ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality standards. salary: $47,840 - $56,160 per year shift: First work hours: 7 AM - 3 PM education: No Degree Required Responsibilities Fully set up machines and interact/collaborate with Engineering regarding programming. Edit CNC programs manually at the controller. Proficient in the use of precision measuring equipment. Coach and lead mill operators on proper machine shop practices. Machine Setup: Perform full setups on CNC vertical mills (HAAS) and lathes, including workholding, fixturing, tooling, tool offsets, and zero reference points. Controller Optimization: Review G/M-code programs and edit on-the-fly at HAAS/Fanuc controls to optimize cycle times and prevent tool wear. Precision Machining: Machine components holding tight tolerances (±.0005") across aluminum, stainless steel, and specialty alloys. Tooling & Fixturing: Build, modify, and adjust custom shop tooling and fixtures independently to support complex geometries and high-mix runs. Quality Inspection: Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and in-process checks using micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and optical comparators. Engineering Collaboration: Partner with CNC Programmers and Engineers to troubleshoot program errors and improve manufacturing processes. Operator Leadership: Train and mentor machine operators on shop safety, part loading, deburring, and quality inspection techniques. Maintenance & 6S: Execute routine preventive maintenance on machinery while maintaining a clean, organized, 6S/ISO-compliant workspace. The essential functions of this role include: wearing steel toe shoes working in a non-temperature controlled environment manual lifting up to 50lbs standing for 8 hours at one time working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week Skills CNC HAAS

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Qualifications Years of experience: 5 years Experience level: Experienced Equal Opportunity Employer Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Benefits medical prescription dental vision AD&D life insurance offerings short-term disability 401K plan This posting is open for thirty (30) days. Experience Experienced 5 years Education No Degree Required #J-18808-Ljbffr Randstad